Junior Prom

Jr Prom here in our town is an entirely different "Prom" than I remember.  It was such a fun evening for the whole family.  Yes I said whole family.  I think it was bigger than what Jim and I even pictured.  Wish we would have brought our other kids and grandma's and grandpa's too!  (we could have even brought cousins and aunts and uncles) I think that half the town was there.  Brady looked so handsome in his tux (free thanks to Jim's superb golf skills!)  Brady's date was such a cute girl.  They looked like they had so much fun together.  And yes, not many moms can say that they got to dance with their son at Prom.  Another bonus of small town life. (well bonus for me- not sure Brady would feel the same)  As I was dancing with him he said how his cheeks hurt from smiling so much.  Is that the sign of a fun night or lots of moms trying to take picture after picture!

Brady had to take the ACT test (we signed him up months prior not realizing that it would conflict with prom) that morning so he picked his date up pretty early for breakfast.  He took her home and then after his test the two of them met up with the rest of the group. (I will have to add that pic when I get it)  They then went up to a game center in Salt lake and then to the Myan to have dinner and watch the divers.  After Prom about 18 couples headed over to a party for movie and games.

Winter fun

Every year the girls enter the creative arts contest.  They sure enjoy making arts and crafts so this contest is right up their alley!  The theme was a healthy life style. Here are a few pics from 2 of the categories as well as receiving some awards.  The banana jump roping only needed minor surgery after an arm fell off at school.  The girls had fun taking pictures of our cats in workout gear.  (Sssshhhhhh- don't tell grandma that the cats were in the house for a few minutes!)

So I realize that my picture editing skills needs some work..... I am just glad to be posting after a long dry spell.  These next pictures are of our trip to the golf course in elk ridge.  It is a lot of fun but it sure is a workout climbing back up.  We went non stop for about 2 1/2 hours.  And yes (not that anyone cares but me) I still hold the record for distance.  Jim almost had me this year.  I think he is kind and always lets me win.  This is one activity that all of us enjoy.  As a side note Jim and the boys also enjoyed skiing and boarding at sun dance this winter.  I guess I will have to go next time to get pictures that they always "forget" to take.  I think I can hold hot chocolate and take pics from the lodge with my zoom!

 

The girls sure were proud of the FHE treat they made and painted with edible paint.  They did a great job.  It is rewarding as a mom to see them get along so well (most of the time).

 Brady has been trying for a while to get any of his other siblings to try to play competitive sports.  He was glad to see that Megan broke out and tried something new.  I thought that Meg was going to have a panic attack the first day of practice.  She was so nervous, but as soon as she walked in, the coach was great and welcoming.  She showed so much progress and was fun to watch.  From the first game of biting nails and running from the ball, to getting in and trying to defend and shoot.  Brady was paid to Ref a few games and did a great job.  Since Meg understands the game now she even sits and watches games with Brady at home.  She loved watching Jimmer and the BYU team this year.  Brady had to laugh when she would get nervous and bite her nails when the score was close.